My Core is the Boss

After departing from the Star Golden Cores universe, Qi Yuan pondered how to reach the upper world. "I'm so sleepy..."

Perhaps eating three thousand worlds was a bit too much after all. Still, feeling drowsy after a full meal was only natural.

Not far away, a faint blush crept across Jiang Lingsu’s face. Her ample bosom rose and fell ever so slightly, enough to stir one's heart, as if hinting at something. "If you're sleepy, Senior Brother... come... take a nap."

Qi Yuan glanced at her, recalling the last time he had been enveloped in softness and fragrance. A genuine pair of boob pillows! Using this to test a great Violet Palace cultivator?

He replied gently, "I can't just laze around in the land of tenderness. It's time for me to head to the upper world."

That was exactly the reason he had come to meet his junior sister. Atop the Seven-Colored Peak, only the two of them remained. It wouldn't be right to worry her by leaving without saying a word. As for the Yuan God Sharing Society and the Four Divine Flower Emperors, he had already informed them through jade slips.

Well, he could still tell the difference between those close to him and those less so. Besides, he was just a tiny bit more devoted to beauty than to friendship.

The joy deep within Jiang Lingsu's eyes faded, replaced by deep reluctance. But the next moment, she looked up at Qi Yuan expectantly. "Senior Brother, is Master in the upper world? Can I go with you to look for her?"

Qi Yuan had once shared his speculation that their master was in the upper world, so it wasn't surprising that Jiang Lingsu knew.

Jiang Lingsu walked over and hugged his arm. "Senior Brother, I won't cause trouble. And if I do, you can just send me back to your Violet Palace!"

He found himself unable to resist. "Stop this farce!"

Junior Sister is really good at putting on an act!

Jiang Lingsu’s eyes curved in delight as her tone returned to normal. "So, Senior Brother, will you take me with you?"

Qi Yuan had always been generous toward his angel investor. "Let's go conquer the immortal realm together!"

She smiled radiantly before pausing in thought. "Senior Brother, do you think I should put on some ugly makeup? Otherwise, with how naturally beautiful I am, what if some spoiled young master from the immortal realm takes a fancy to me? Wouldn’t that only cause you unnecessary trouble?"

Qi Yuan replied bluntly, "Junior Sister, you're a bit too full of yourself."

Affection was affection, but arguing back was still necessary.

"The people of the immortal realm are obviously very well-mannered. Even the fairy maidens there don't fart. Why would they do something so uncivilized?"

Jiang Lingsu nodded thoughtfully. "That actually makes sense. Whew, I'd better bring plenty of recording stones and document everything!"

She was as excited as a young girl about to embark on a sightseeing trip.

"Hurry up and pack. We need to leave soon." Qi Yuan remembered something. "Where's your father? Has he come to cause trouble for me again?"

If Jiang Ruhua kept causing trouble, then hiding in the upper world ought to be safe enough.

Jiang Lingsu secretly clicked her tongue. "Lately, he's acquired a whole bunch of godsons."

"Hahaha! Doesn't that make you a mother now, Junior Sister?"

***

Leaving Jiang Lingsu's pavilion, Qi Yuan traveled throughout the Canglan World, meeting many familiar faces.

First, he visited Lord Withered Tree, then Kang Fulu. Now in the prime of his life, Lord Withered Tree was openly together with the Great Shang Queen Dowager. Kang Fulu remained as flirtatious as ever despite his head full of white hair.

Afterward, Qi Yuan visited the Blood-Clothed Alliance, then the Yuan God Sharing Society, where he met Lord Great Wisdom. Finally, he met Great Venerable Whitefish and the other supreme experts to discuss improving the world's moral standards.

As for Qi Jianjun, she had gone fishing in the three thousand worlds. She wasn't particularly interested in going to the upper world. Her only instruction was for him to call her once he found her mother.

Qi Yuan was speechless toward this daughter of his. Is fishing really that enjoyable?

Back at the pavilion, he handed a set of robes to Jiang Lingsu. "Junior Sister, these robes were forged from materials created within the underworld palace. They serve both as defensive and concealment tools, capable of blocking the tracking mark as well. But there's one very important limitation: you can't stray too far from me."

The marks left by the Taihuang Palace Master still remained within every living being of the three thousand worlds. If they left Qi Yuan's Underworld, the Taihuang Palace Master could harvest them all with a single thought.

That was why Qi Yuan had ordered Qi Qi to forge these robes to conceal the mark. However, even while wearing them, Jiang Lingsu still couldn't leave his vicinity. Otherwise, the Myriad Phenomena Gate would no longer protect her.

Holding the robes, Jiang Lingsu sighed. "These must be really expensive, right? My storage bag is completely empty. I can't afford them anymore."

She used to be the wealthy one, lavishly spending her fortune to support him while boldly declaring that he didn't need anyone else. Now the roles were reversed.

He replied casually, "It's fine. Didn't you invest in my Underworld? The returns have been excellent."

Only then did the imbalance in Jiang Lingsu's heart slowly fade. "Turn around, Senior Brother. I'm changing."

He obediently turned around. "Alright."

Although the entire Canglan was now inside his Violet Palace, meaning he could perceive everything without looking, proper respect still had to be shown. Soon, the rustling sounds ceased, and Jiang Lingsu emerged. Clad in green, she was as enchantingly beautiful as a forest elf.

Yet Qi Yuan knew this was only her outward appearance. Strip away the exterior, and one would discover a beauty so alluring that words could scarcely describe it.

He remained calm. "Ready? If you are, then let's head to the upper world."

To him, going to the upper world was simply switching to another game. Second, the Canglan World was inside his Violet Palace, so it wasn't as though he was traveling far from home.

Jiang Lingsu nodded earnestly, though traces of melancholy lingered in her heart. "I'm ready!"

Just as Qi Yuan was about to leave, Shen Wushen’s urgent voice rang out from afar. "Senior, wait for me!"

A streak of golden light flashed across the sky as the anxious-looking Shen Wushen appeared, clad entirely in gold. He bowed respectfully. "Senior, since you've swallowed the Canglan World, the Demonic Desire Sect’s teleportation array has stopped working. I-I can't return to the upper world anymore!"

He had been slacking off at the Demonic Desire Sect when he discovered he couldn't get back. Naturally, he panicked. He had descended to the lower world for training, not to settle down permanently?!

Qi Yuan coughed awkwardly. "Ahem, ahem... This is indeed somewhat my fault. I'm heading to the Fifth Heaven this time. Come along with me."

After all, Shen Wushen was a genuine local. Having a guide would certainly be useful.

Shen Wushen breathed a sigh of relief. "Many thanks, Senior!"

Although the Fifth Heaven was very far from Futu Mountain, at least there was hope of getting back. If he stayed in the Canglan World, he'd probably never return for the rest of his life.

Qi Yuan wrapped an arm around Jiang Lingsu and grabbed Shen Wushen, then spun sharply. "In that case, let's go!"

The world descended into primordial chaos, and all perception seemed to vanish.